SPORTS DEADLINE
The deadline for sports notices is Monday at noon. Due to space restrictions, all briefs must be limited to 30-50 words. Submissions should be typed or neatly printed, with both a contact number for verification and one for publication. Names should be properly spelled and include both first and last names. Phoned-in items will be rejected. The same brief will not be run for more than three consecutive weeks.
BOCCE LEAGUES
In last Thursday’s women’s games of the South Philadelphia Bocce League, City Pizza defeated Mazza Bros., 12-5, and Southern Auto, 12-2; and PFC beat Southern, 12-2, and Mazza, 12-8. In Tuesday’s men’s games, Cacia’s Bakery defeated Camilli Chiropractic, 12-1, and Chef’s Market, 12-3; Rudi’s Formal Wear beat Pine Nuts, 12-10, and Casa dei Pazzi, 12-7; Pine Nuts took the win over Camilli, 12-8; and Chef’s Market defeated Casa, 12-1. Men’s games are played Tuesdays and women’s games are played Thursdays starting 7:30 p.m. at Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets.
CAPITOLO WOMEN’S SOFTBALL
The playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is still seeking teams and players interested in playing modified women’s softball. Call 215-685-1883.
DVYAA BASEBALL
The association is accepting registration for its spring baseball programs weeknights, 6-8, and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets. Age groups are 5-7 (tee-ball), 8-9 (peewee), 10-12 (majors) and 13-15 (seniors). Call 215-468-1265.
EUROPEAN VOLLEYBALL
The Goodwill Ambassadors are accepting applications from high-school-age volleyball players in the United States and Canada to participate in an exchange program in Europe. Members of this team will represent their country, community and Goodwill Ambassadors teams in tournaments and local competitions in London, Paris, Geneva, Venice and Rome. The program is open to all boys and girls ages 15-20. Call 425-255-8102 or visit www.volleyballtours.com.
FLAMES ROLLER HOCKEY
The Philly Flames roller-hockey organization is looking for experienced goaltenders and other players for its under-14 and under-17 teams. Call Dan Burke, 267-249-1487, or visit the Web site, www.Phillyflames.com.
GORETTI BASKETBALL CAMP
The Goretti basketball camp is being held June 21-25 for girls ages 10-15. Call Chip Reitano, 215-389-0672.
JOE FORTUNA BASEBALL/TEE-BALL
Signups are being held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at Murphy Rec Center, Third and Shunk streets, for the spring baseball and tee-ball league for ages 4-19. The cost is $35 for ages 4-7, $40 for ages 8-15 and $70 for ages 16-19. Registration includes uniforms, trophies and a banquet. Call Joe Greco, 267-258-5958.
MODIFIED SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Teams are wanted for a Sunday modified-pitch adult softball league. Call Joe, 267-679-1879 (daytime) or 267-230-3258 (evenings).
PHILADELPHIA STARS
The Philadelphia Stars baseball club, a multiethnic team of 13-year-olds, is seeking donations to fund its Throw Back Tour-’04, a 15-city cross-country odyssey of baseball, history and cultural awareness. Led by Steve Bandura, coach and program director at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 17th and Fitzwater streets, the young ballplayers will embark on a 3,700-mile barnstorming tour through the pages of baseball lore. The team will board an authentic 1947 Clipper Bus in mid-June to begin a 20-day journey visiting ballparks in Baltimore, Kansas City, Detroit, Cooperstown and other cities. Call Steve Bandura, 215-923-7459.
PHILLIES ROOKIE LEAGUE
Capitolo Playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is holding registration for an instructional baseball league for ages 12 and under. Call 215-685-1883.
RIZZO ROLLER HOCKEY
Rizzo Rink, Front Street and Washington Avenue, is taking registration for spring roller hockey for boys and girls ages 6-14 Mondays-Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Fee is $60. A birth certificate is required at time of registration. Games will begin in early April. Call 215-685-1593.
SABRES BASEBALL
Registration is being held every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through April at Sixth Street and Packer Avenue. The age divisions are 4-6 (tee-ball), 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15 and 16-19. The cost is $50 for tee-ball and $85 for all other divisions. All teams are welcome. Call 215-468-2146 or visit www.sabresbaseball.com.
SENATORS BASEBALL
The Philadelphia Senators youth baseball league will sponsor two 12-and-under teams this season. Based at Sunoco Field, the organization is seeking 11- and 12-year-olds who want to travel and compete against the best athletes from around the country while playing 80 games this spring and summer. Call Mark Hill, 215-564-1100, or Steve Koplove, 215-551-8078.
SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE
The Philadelphia senior softball league needs players 60 and older for the spring season. Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Call Andy Phillips, 215-728-0532.
SEYAA BASEBALL/TEE-BALL
Baseball and tee-ball registration is underway. The season will begin April 24. The age divisions are 4-6 (tee-ball), 7-8 (pitching machine), 8-10 and 10-12 (live pitch), and 13-15 and 16-19 (Babe Ruth). The cost is $60 for tee-ball and $70 for all other divisions. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Register at the Thomas Middle School third-floor gym, Ninth and Johnston streets, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. Registration will be held Thursdays at the SEYAA fieldhouse, Seventh and Bigler streets, from 6-8 p.m. Call 215-463-8802 or visit www.seyaa.com.
SOUTHWEST SEAHAWKS
The Southwest Philly Seahawks of the La Belle Community Football League are seeking players for the upcoming season. The LCFL is a full-contact league for athletes 18 and over. Athletes must weigh in at 250 pounds by Sept. 4 (there will be five exceptions for weight). Only serious athletes need apply. The LCFL will have consistent media coverage via TV and radio. Call coach Ivan Hicks, 267-250-3465.
